2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Audi A5
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Audi A5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2009 Audi A5. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A5 weights approximately 715 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Audi A5 (500 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A6 | 2009 Audi A5 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A6 | A5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 16.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |